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The quiet $8 billion crisis: long COVID costs keep rising as Washington looks away

NIH grants canceled, the federal office shuttered, clinics closing — the government is turning its eyes elsewhere as 44 million suffer.

By Bruce Y. Lee, Hannah Dimmick and The ConversationMay 24, 2026
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500,000 people were locked in state psychiatric hospitals. Their descendants can’t find out why
By Mike Stobbe, Nick Lichtenberg and The Associated PressMay 24, 2026
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AI hallucinations are infiltrating expert work—and entering the permanent body of knowledge
By Tristan BoveMay 24, 2026
The health benefits of saunas: backed by research and experts 
The health benefits of saunas: backed by research and experts 
By Katie MooreMay 22, 2026
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Meet the hospital dogs ‘making a real difference’ by getting sick kids to smile
By Laura Ungar and The Associated PressMay 23, 2026
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Everyone is blaming AI for the death of ‘craft.’ Take a good look in the mirror
By Ashley YetmanMay 23, 2026
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The more generous U.S. ceasefire terms are, the more suspicious Iran becomes they’re a ruse for another attack, expert says
PoliticsThe more generous U.S. ceasefire terms are, the more suspicious Iran becomes they’re a ruse for another attack, expert says
By Jason MaMay 24, 2026
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EnergyNonprofit fraud isn’t surging. Enforcement is
By Sarah Webber and The ConversationMay 24, 2026
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Personal FinanceFrom Hobbes to the 14th amendment: the ancient and modern cases against Trump’s $1.8 billion fund
By Austin Sarat and The ConversationMay 24, 2026
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Travel & LeisureThe travel industry has been taking body blows. Here comes an airport ‘sanctuary city’ crackdown
By Josh Funk, Rio Yamat and The Associated PressMay 24, 2026
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Asia82 dead in China’s worst coal mine disaster in years — regulators flagged the risk 2 years ago
By The Associated PressMay 24, 2026
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Real Estate‘We want neighbors, not tourists.’ Madrid’s renters march with message for the boom economy
By Alicia Leon and The Associated PressMay 24, 2026
Britain’s navy is preparing to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz — but only once a U.S.-Iran peace agreement is reached
PoliticsBritain’s navy is preparing to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz — but only once a U.S.-Iran peace agreement is reached
By Emma Burrows and The Associated PressMay 24, 2026
Under emerging deal with U.S., Iran’s uranium, sanctions relief, and release of frozen funds would be negotiated during a 60-day window
PoliticsUnder emerging deal with U.S., Iran’s uranium, sanctions relief, and release of frozen funds would be negotiated during a 60-day window
By Samy Magdy, Melanie Lidman and The Associated PressMay 24, 2026
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Bill Anderson, chief executive officer of Bayer
LeadershipPharmaceutical giant Bayer’s manager cull will likely affect thousands of bosses—and the aspirin inventor thinks it will help its ‘brilliant’ Gen Z grads to thrive
By Orianna Rosa RoyleApril 24, 2024
  • 1 in 5 Americans are getting 5 hours or less of sleep per night, new Gallup poll says—a category that was ‘not really heard of in 1942’
    Health1 in 5 Americans are getting 5 hours or less of sleep per night, new Gallup poll says—a category that was ‘not really heard of in 1942’
    By Deepti Hajela, Linley Sanders and The Associated PressApril 15, 2024
After overshadowing climate talks, the myth of ‘circularity’ looms over the UN plastics treaty
CommentaryAfter overshadowing climate talks, the myth of ‘circularity’ looms over the UN plastics treaty
By Judith Enck and Pamela MillerApril 24, 2024
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FinanceMexico’s meth trade has become so lucrative it is exporting the drugs as far away as Hong Kong and Australia
By The Associated PressApril 23, 2024
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FeaturesAmerica’s health system is still in crisis after its biggest cyberattack ever—but the ‘catastrophe’ is just a blip for the giant company that got hacked 
By Erika FryApril 23, 2024
Céline Dion says she may never tour again amid battle with stiff person syndrome. Here’s what to know
HealthCéline Dion says she may never tour again amid battle with stiff person syndrome. Here’s what to know
By Alexa Mikhail and Jordyn BradleyApril 23, 2024
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Health3 big changes coming to Medicare in 2025—and what they’ll mean for you
By Richard EisenbergApril 22, 2024
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    Family6 things mental health experts wish parents knew about raising kids with anxiety
    By Korin MillerApril 14, 2024
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LifeThe 4 biggest myths people believe about couples therapy—and the truth
By Jordyn BradleyApril 22, 2024
The meat in your fridge or freezer may be contaminated with the bacteria E. coli, according to the Food Safety and Inspection Service, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
HealthYour ground beef may be contaminated with E. coli, USDA says. Here are the products under public health alert
By Lindsey LeakeApril 22, 2024
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HealthPot is illegal in North Carolina—except on Cherokee land where medical cannabis sales just started
By The Associated PressApril 21, 2024
Esther Duflo accepting her Nobel prize in 2019
FinanceNobel laureate Esther Duflo proposes taxing 3,000 billionaires to protect the world’s poorest from climate change—and most Americans likely agree with the plan
By Sunny NagpaulApril 20, 2024
Researchers at SUNY Upstate Medical University found that nonmedical cannabis use—regardless of how or how often it was consumed—lowered a person’s odds of subjective cognitive decline by 96%.
MindRecreational cannabis use may lower your risk of cognitive decline, study says
By Lindsey LeakeApril 19, 2024
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    HealthNo evidence Ozempic and Wegovy raise risk of self harm, EU regulators said
    By Jonel Aleccia and The Associated PressApril 12, 2024
He thinks his wife died in an understaffed hospital. Now he’s trying to change the industry
HealthHe thinks his wife died in an understaffed hospital. Now he’s trying to change the industry
By KFF Health News and Kate Wells, Michigan PublicApril 19, 2024
Medicare’s push to improve chronic care attracts businesses, but not many doctors
HealthMedicare’s push to improve chronic care attracts businesses, but not many doctors
By Phil Galewitz, Holly K. Hacker and KFF Health NewsApril 19, 2024
Only about 18% of the 148 largest school districts in the U.S. offer paid parental leave for teachers—and of the 27 districts that do offer paid leave, variations are plenty.
HealthPaid parental leave at schools is so dire that teachers must hoard their sick days and time their pregnancies around summer vacation
By Sunny NagpaulApril 19, 2024
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HealthRoe v. Wade repeal horror revealed as red-state emergency rooms from Florida to Texas deny care to pregnant women
By Amanda Seitz and The Associated PressApril 19, 2024
Wendy’s will offer free fries every Friday through the end of the year starting this week
HealthWendy’s will offer free fries every Friday through the end of the year starting this week
By Chris MorrisApril 18, 2024
WHO unveiled a new AI-powered chatbot to provide basic health information. The problem is it’s giving wrong medical answers
HealthWHO unveiled a new AI-powered chatbot to provide basic health information. The problem is it’s giving wrong medical answers
By Jessica Nix and BloombergApril 18, 2024
Casino operator calls smoking ban ‘one of the greatest threats to our business’
FinanceCasino operator calls smoking ban ‘one of the greatest threats to our business’
By Wayne Parry and The Associated PressApril 17, 2024
Americans’ cognitive well-being has improved since 2022, according to the 2024 Muse Brain Health Report, a survey of 5,000 U.S. adults.
MindThese states and cities have the best—and worst—brain health in America
By Lindsey LeakeApril 17, 2024
Center, Dr. Sunita Mishra, Chief Medical Officer, Amazon Health Services Left: Noor Shaker, Founder and CEO, SPATIALX Moderator: Eileen Burbidge, Executive Director, Fertifa; Founding Partner, Passion Capital; Co-chair, Fortune Brainstorm AI London
HealthAmazon’s health boss believes it’s not ‘acceptable’ for customers to get a ‘surprise bill’ when they come to pay for medication—and that’s why the business set out to change it
By Eleanor PringleApril 17, 2024
Coal miners will get long wanted protection from dust that causes black lung as Labor Secretary announces rule cutting exposure limits in half
EnvironmentCoal miners will get long wanted protection from dust that causes black lung as Labor Secretary announces rule cutting exposure limits in half
By Matthew Daly, Leah Willingham and The Associated PressApril 17, 2024
SoulCycle cofounders launch a platform to improve your work relationships: ‘We don’t know our colleagues anymore’
LifeSoulCycle cofounders launch a platform to improve your work relationships: ‘We don’t know our colleagues anymore’
By Alexa MikhailApril 16, 2024
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HealthThe 2024 Fortune/PINC AI 100 Top Hospitals
By Fortune Editors and Premier, Inc.April 16, 2024
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HealthFortune/PINC AI 100 Top Hospitals 2024: Teaching Hospitals
By Fortune Editors and Premier, Inc.April 16, 2024
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HealthFortune/PINC AI 100 Top Hospitals 2024: Community Hospitals
By Fortune Editors and Premier, Inc.April 16, 2024
Dow CEO: My company is a major plastic producer. We must end plastic pollution
CommentaryDow CEO: My company is a major plastic producer. We must end plastic pollution
By Jim FitterlingApril 16, 2024
Owners of Colorado funeral home where 190 decaying bodies were found are now being charged with misspending $900,000 in COVID relief funds
HealthOwners of Colorado funeral home where 190 decaying bodies were found are now being charged with misspending $900,000 in COVID relief funds
By Jesse Bedayn, Colleen Slevin, Matthew Brown and The Associated PressApril 16, 2024
Most protein powders on the market contain high-quality proteins, says Roger Fielding, Ph.D., a professor at the Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. However, they can also leave key nutrients out.
HealthWhat’s the scoop on protein powder? Nutrition experts share 3 things to know about the popular supplement
By Lindsey LeakeApril 15, 2024
From April 2020 through September 2021, overall hospital visits for alcohol-related conditions spiked beyond what researchers expected, per a study published Friday.
HealthAlcohol-fueled hospital visits are spiking among middle-aged women, study says: ‘We simply just don’t know what’s causing this’
By Lindsey LeakeApril 15, 2024
Most employers must offer time off for abortion care under new federal rules for pregnant workers
HealthMost employers must offer time off for abortion care under new federal rules for pregnant workers
By The Associated PressApril 15, 2024
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